Arabel and Mortimer Stories
(Author) Joan AikenRediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this treasured edition of Arabel and Mortimer Stories. Late one night, as Mr Jones drove his taxi home through a storm, he spotted a large black bird with a hairy fringe round its beak sprawled out in the road. Mr Jones decides to take the bird home to Number Six, Rainwater Crescent, London, NW 3 , to meet his daughter, Arabel, she'll know what to do - she loves animals! 'His name's Mortimer', she said. But it doesn't take long until the mischievous Mortimer causes chaos in the Jones household. . .
Joan Aiken
Joan Aiken was a prolific British author known for her novel "The Wolves of Willoughby Chase." Her literary style combined elements of fantasy, adventure, and historical fiction, captivating readers of all ages. Aiken's vivid imagination and engaging storytelling have left a lasting impact on the world of literature.